In this article, we shall be discussing about JAMB Subject combination for Nursing or Nursing Science. Along side this, we are also going to extend this topic to some key important areas that will be very useful to you.
We are going to highlight some O’ Level requirements to study Nursing/Nursing Science, as well as top Nigerian universities to study this course.
This discourse is going to be an interesting piece. We advice that you get a pen and a paper to take down key points and kindly stay tuned with us as we guide you to successfully prepare for the UTME examination.
WHY STUDY NURSING OR NURSING SCIENCE?
In today’s society, the role of Nurses can not be push aside. Infact, Nurses or People in the Nursing profession are arguably one of the most important set of people any country should have. Nurses play supportive role to doctors in the quest to save lives and attend to sick people.
If you are aspiring to study Nursing/Nursing Science then you are making a wonderful decision. There are many career opportunities you can get as a Nursing graduate, which ranges from Public health Nurse, Mental health Nurse, Mid wife, Paediatrics Nurse, Councellor etc.
O’LEVEL REQUIREMENTS TO STUDY NURSING/NURSING SCIENCE
To study Nursing or Nursing Science, you must acquire at least Five O’ level Credit Passes in Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics and English Language.
There are however, variation to these requirements in some Nigerian higher institutions. In the case of some schools highlighted for you below:
- UNIBADAN requires Five (5) or Six (6) Level Credit Passes at One or Two Sittings to include English Language, Biology/Health Science, Chemistry, Mathematics and any other one of the following: Economics, Government, Literature in English, History, Geography, Physics.
- UNN requirements not more than two sittings in SSCE or its equivalent.
- AAU requires Five ‘O’ Level Credit Passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Biology and Chemistry at a sitting.
- NDU requires the Credit Passes in not more than two sittings.
JAMB Subject Combination For Nursing
To apply for Nursing/Nursing Science in JAMB, you need the following subjects:-
- English Language (Compulsory For all courses)
- Biology/Health Science,
- Physics and
- Chemistry.
Direct Entry Requirement for Nursing/Nursing Science
Direct entry candidates are required to possess at least:
Two (2) A Level passes in Biology/ Zoology, Chemistry and Physics plus three (3) other O Level credit passes in Mathematics, Physics and English Language.
In addition to knowing your JAMB Subject Combination for Nursing, there are also TOP NIGERIAN INSTITUTIONS to study this course/programme.
Nursing Science can be studied under the Medical, Pharmacy, Health Science faculties of the following top Nigerian Universities:-
- University of Lagos (UNILAG)
- University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)
- University of Nigeria (UNN)
- University of Benin (UNIBEN)
- University of Calabar (UNICAL)
- University of Ibadan (UI)
- Ahmadu Bello University (ABU)
- Babcock University (BABCOCK)
- Bayero University Kano (BUK)
- Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)
The above list of top Nigerian Universities to study Nursing/Nursing Science does not relegate some other well known top Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges who are also offering this programme. You can also patronize some good schools approved for the study of this programme.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I study Nursing without Chemistry?
While some nursing programs may have specific high school course requirements, it’s generally recommended to have a strong foundation in biology, chemistry, and possibly physics in order to pursue a nursing degree
Can I study Nursing without WAEC?
The current approved entry requirement is five (5) O’level credit passes in Mathematics, English Language, Physics, Chemistry and Biology at not more than two (2) sittings from any of the following:
- West African Examination Council (WAEC),
- National Examination Council (NECO)
What subject is compulsory for Nursing?
Registered Nurse (RN) certificate with at least 5 credits in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Physics and Chemistry. Registered Midwifery Certificate. (iii) ABUAD requires three (3) ‘A’ Level passes in Chemistry, Physics and Biology. (iv) AUE – ND credit plus the UTME minimum requirements.
Can I use D7 chemistry to enter nursing school?
In fact, no school of nursing to date, be it private, state, or federal will accept a D7 or E8 pass or F9 in English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Maths.
Importantly, We now have a team of Course Advisers who are always available and willing to guide you with matters relating to your admission this year. You should take advantage of this rare opportunity as you are preparing for this year UTME Exams.
If you have any questions or need more clarification or information regarding JAMB Subject combination for Nursing, kindly make use of the comment box below to communicate your feelings.
Am confused on the university or other tertiary institutions to put as choices for the upcoming jamb.as this is my first time attempting it…plus I want to know if I can swap any other subject for physics since am going for nursing… As am not good in it..and I have limited time to study…
honestly same here I always have difficulties in physics
please this is my number in case you get the subject that can be replaced with it
the number sorry 09026533748
Sorry Peace, not allowed!
What is the cutoff point for nurse
It Depends on that cur off point from your selected school.
Sorry Peace,
You need to meet the subject combination for Nursing which includes Mathematics, English Language, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
Am afraid I might fail nd since am the one to sponsor my self nd people r telling me that it’s had nd very costly nd if i mistakenly fail am not going to write it back so I don’t no if I should just choose another course pls if there’s any other person here that is alone pls let me no
I chose maths in the place of physics wot do I do?
Have always want to be a nurse right from my childhood and i like to save lives but now am scare people are putting alot of hope and pressure am scare of failure and i don’t want to change my course
I added maths in the place of physics, what do I do?
chemistry is among my subjects and i don’t no it very well and its going to play a big role in my exams what do i do
Same here baby
I have E8 on Biology what do I do????
Hmmm physics is really gonna take it on me this time
Is this result ok for nursing…..
Economics D7,
Civic Education B3,
English Language C4,
Further Mathematics B3,
General Mathematics B3,
Agriculture C6,
Biology C4,
Chemistry B3,
Physics C6
Hi Luly, your result shows you are good to go for a nursing program. I wish you good luck!
I score B2 in biology, c4 in chemistry c6 I n physic c5 in English c5 in math B2 in animal husbandry,c6 in agriculture then I fail Civic and igbo am I good to go for nursing
Hi Glory, you already have credits in 5 subjects which will be enough. View here for further information via http://campustimesng.com/requirement-admission-nursing-schools-nigeria/
I have d7 in my maths and I pass all my other subjects,
Whatcan I do?
Shuld I rewrite my papers or not?
Hi Fasoto, I would rather advise you to check for Nursing Admission Requirements when you visit http://campustimesng.com/requirement-admission-nursing-schools-nigeria/
I will be happy if I can become a nurse ,because since have become science student have been decide to become a nurse so my question now is that are they using jamb for nursing pls anybody to answer
Hi Idris,
Since you have a dream of being a Nurse, Studying Nursing in from a University will be best for you, so you can graduate as a Registered Nurse (RN)
For further information on your quest, visit http://campustimesng.com/nursing-schools-in-nigeria-and-their-school-fees/
Find Requirements for Studying Nursing via http://campustimesng.com/requirement-admission-nursing-schools-nigeria/
Please can nursing be studied at unizik
Hi Vivian,
Yes, it is very possible for you to study Nursing at UNIZIK.
For further details about studying Nursing in UNIZIK, visit http://campustimesng.com/nnamdi-azikiwe-teaching-hospital-admission-into-school-of-nursing-2018/
My intention is to become a Nurse.
My fear is; since it’s been long I graduated from secondary School and I have forgotten some of the things I was thought. Is it really going to affect me, but I easily catch up…
Hi Uduak,
I do not think anything can stand on the way of accomplishing your dreams. You can study Nursing as long as your qualify for the requirements for Studying Nursing in Nieria. Explore your chances via http://campustimesng.com/requirement-admission-nursing-schools-nigeria/
Hi Uduak,
You can do it! Just nurse your interest and you will accomplish your dream.
I got B3 in English, B2 in maths, C6 in Chemistry, E8 in Biology, D6 in physis, E8 in Civic, C4 in Economics, C6 in Geography, will I still be able to do nursing. Pls help me out am confused on what to do.
Hi Veronica,
Don’t be perturbed, You can make use of English-B3, Maths-B2, Chemistry-C6, Economics-C4 or Geography- C6
Can I really use these results for nursing and it won’t be a problem, what I mean to say is these results are really ok for nursing?
I was an art student but I want to switch to science so that I can study nursing.but I don’t really know chemistry,how possible is that
Hi Joy,
Anything is still possible. You just need passion.
I will advise that you get a tutorial on Chemistry and prepare and seat for Chemistry in a GCE.
Also, learn further about Nursing Requirement via http://campustimesng.com/requirement-admission-nursing-schools-nigeria/
Pls can you send me mail on [email protected]
I HAVE D7 IN BIOLOGY IS IT STILL ADVIRSABLE I SHOULD STIL PURSUE THE NURSING
Hi Joy,
I will advise that if you really are interested in the Nursing Profession, Seat for another exam to get a credit in Biology.
Hello which should I put when writing my course should I only put nursing or nursing/nursing science???
Hi Peace, you are studying Nursing Science when you have a relevant score in JAMB to enroll in a University.
I got 189 in jamb and my waec is good am I qualify for nursing??
Bridget, that depends on the admission requirements of your selected school
What is the jamb combination for Accounting at OAU
Hello Damilola,
You might love to see your UTME Subject Combination to OAU via http://campustimesng.com/jamb-subject-combination-accounting-utme-exams/
If I score English b3 , maths b2 , biology c4,physics d7, chemistry b3,Agric d7,animal husbandry d7,Civic education c4 can I apply for nursing with this results
Hi Tee Jay,
About requirements for Nursing, Click http://campustimesng.com/requirement-admission-nursing-schools-nigeria/
You must also have a Credit pass in CHEMISTRY.
If I score English b3 , maths b2 , biology c4,physics d7, chemistry b3,Agric d7,animal husbandry d7,Civic education c4 can I apply for nursing with this results
Hi Tajudeen,
You must have a credit pass in PHYSICS to study Nursing. Except there is a waiver from the Institution you choose.
For further information, Click here: http://campustimesng.com/requirement-admission-nursing-schools-nigeria/
am planning on going for nusring is necessary I take utme?
And what are the subject involve in utme exams for nusring
Hi Harmony,
If you are going for 5 year Bachelor in Nursing Science, expect to seat for JAMB UTME.
But if you want to enroll for a 3 year School of Nursing, you ONLY need to seat for an ENTRANCE EXAM to gain admission.
So, which one do you opt for?
Am going for nursing, the person that filled my form , added maths instead of biology, hope I can still go for nursing
Since Maths is registered, ensure that you prepare well for maths too. Good luck!
Can i study nursing science without chemistry
Chemistry is an inportant prerequisite to study Nursing.
C5 in geo, B2 in civc, B2 in A/H, C4 In phy, C6 in chem, B3 in bio, B2 in math, C4 in eco & C4 in eng can i read nursing
Yes Esther, your result is very good to study BSc. Nursing.
Hello..Pls I am a graduate of Bsc’Ed Home Economics with full knowledge in the sciences..I intend to further my career but do it in Midwifery in Nursing due to my love for the profession.Can I gain direct access into nursing school or University to study Midwifery in nursing?
You can gain admission to study Midwifery in A School of Nursing.
Hello..Pls I am a graduate of Bsc’Ed Home Economics with full knowledge in the sciences..I intend to further my career but do it in Midwifery in Nursing due to my love for the profession.Can I gain direct entry into nursing school or University to study Midwifery in nursing,Without sitting for Jamb ?If yes,pls how do I go about it… Please help me.
I scored C5 in English, B3 in chemistry, C4 in physics and B3 in biology
Am I good to go for nursing???
Congrats Daniella, you are good to go.
Please which subject am I going to write in school of nursing examination?
Click this link below:
http://campustimesng.com/requirement-admission-nursing-schools-nigeria/
http://campustimesng.com/requirement-admission-nursing-schools-nigeria/
Please I have d7 in math and I got all other subjects meanwhile I have math in my other result please what should I do?
Hi Joy, you can’t use D7 Maths to gain admission into a nursing school, so use the Credit Pass in Maths from another sitting. Applying with 2 sitting is possible.
Can I use English, Geography,physis,and biology to study nursing ,the person that filled my jamb made a mistake in filling geography instead of chemistry
What about getting another form? Except if the Nursing School offers waiver on Chemistry.
Can I use maths to replace physics in jamb for nursing
Sorry Peace, mathematics is not replaceable for Physics, except if the Nursing School allows waiver.
Can I choose mathematics instead of physics.
That depends on the admission requirements for the school you are Apply to study.
I got B2 in English,B3 in chemistry,B2 in physics,A1 in mathematics,B3 in biology,can I study nursing.
Yes, you can study BSc.Nursing.
You can study BSc. Nursing
That depends on the admission requirements for the school you are Apply to study.
You can replace Physics with Mathematics since it’s not a compulsory combination. But be sure your school accepts such combination.
Please which subject am I going to write in school of nursing examination?
Hi maureen see the subject in the link here:
http://campustimesng.com/requirement-admission-nursing-schools-nigeria/
please sir I have D7 in chemistry and other is good am I good to go
No Precious! You are not good to go with that D7.
Can Waec and Neco result be combined to enter into the school of nursing or it must be compulsory Waec result.
Using WAEC and NECO depends on the admission requirements for the school you choose to study.
I got 197 as my jamb score can I study nursing at unical??
Click the link below to see your cut-off mark for UNICAL Nursing.
http://campustimesng.com/unical-departmental-cut-off-mark-for-2023-admission/